›› 2017, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (3): 285-288.

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New research progress of Aloe vera in dental clinical application

  

  • Received:2016-08-01 Revised:2016-08-13 Online:2017-03-28 Published:2017-04-12

Abstract: Aloe contains a variety of active ingredients, including anthraquinone, sugars, organic acids, minerals and vitamins. These ingredients perform pharmacological effects such as immune regulation, anti-tumor, anti-virus, anti-inflammation and promoting wound healing. Aloe and its extracts can be used for diagnosis and treatment of oral lichen planus, oral submucous fibrosis, oral ulcer, periodontal diseases and so on. The application of aloe in dental clinical medicine shows its potential practical value, yet its mechanism remains to be elucidated.

Key words: Aloe, pharmacological effects, oral diseases, clinical application

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